The Ultimate Guide: Top 100 Adobe Premiere Pro Keyboard Shortcuts for Efficient Editing

Adobe Premiere Pro stands as the industry standard, offering an unmatched suite of features for professional video production. Yet, with great power comes a steep learning curve, and one of the best ways to streamline your editing process
is by mastering keyboard shortcuts. Whether you’re trimming clips, adjusting audio, adding effects, or rendering footage, knowing the right keystrokes can dramatically cut down your editing time and enhance your workflow. That’s why we’ve
curated a list of the top 100 Adobe Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts that every video editor should know. From beginners looking to familiarize themselves with the basics to seasoned pros aiming to optimize their editing strategy, these
shortcuts are your gateway to a more efficient, productive editing session. Let’s dive in and unlock the full potential of your creative prowess with these time-saving keystrokes.

Basic Navigation and Playback

1. Spacebar – Play/Pause
2. J – Rewind
3. K – Stop
4. L – Fast Forward
5. Left Arrow – Move One Frame Left
6. Right Arrow – Move One Frame Right
7. Up Arrow – Previous Clip
8. Down Arrow – Next Clip
9. Home – Start of Timeline
10. End – End of Timeline

Tool Selection

11. V – Selection Tool
12. C – Razor Tool
13. A – Track Select Forward Tool
14. Shift + A – Track Select Backward Tool
15. B – Ripple Edit Tool
16. N – Rolling Edit Tool
17. P – Pen Tool
18. H – Hand Tool
19. Z – Zoom Tool
20. T – Type Tool

Editing Clips

21. Ctrl/Cmd + K – Add Edit
22. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K – Add Edit to All Tracks
23. Alt/Option + Drag – Duplicate Clip
24. Ctrl/Cmd + D – Apply Default Video Transition
25. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D – Apply Default Audio Transition
26. Ctrl/Cmd + M – Export Media
27. Ctrl/Cmd + R – Speed/Duration
28. Ctrl/Cmd + G – Group Clips
29. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G – Ungroup Clips
30. Ctrl/Cmd + L – Link/Unlink Clips

Timeline and Project Panel

31. Ctrl/Cmd + 0 – Zoom to Sequence
32. \ (Backslash) – Zoom to Frame Level
33. Ctrl/Cmd + + – Zoom In
34. Ctrl/Cmd + – – Zoom Out
35. Ctrl/Cmd + I – Import Media
36. Ctrl/Cmd + F – Find in Project
37. Ctrl/Cmd + T – New Title
38. Ctrl/Cmd + W – Close Panel Window
39. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + W – Close Project
40. Ctrl/Cmd + S – Save Project

Audio Editing

41. G – Audio Gain
42. M – Add Marker
43. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + M – Add Marker and Open Dialogue
44. S – Enable/Disable Snapping
45. Shift + S – Solo Track
46. Shift + M – Mute Track
47. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N – New Audio Track
48. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + K – Audio Channel Mapping
49. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + S – Split Stereo to Mono
50. F – Match Frame Audio

Color Correction and Grading

51. Ctrl/Cmd + E – Open Lumetri Color Panel
52. Alt/Option + Click – Reset Effect
53. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E – Toggle Lumetri Scopes
54. Ctrl/Cmd + 5 – Open/Close Effects Panel
55. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + 5 – Open/Close Effects Control Panel

Effects and Transitions

56. Shift + 7 – Open Effects Panel
57. D – Apply Video Transition
58. Shift + D – Apply Audio Transition
59. Alt/Option + Drag – Replace Clip but Keep Effects
60. Ctrl/Cmd + 5 – Show/Hide Effects Panel

Multicam Editing

61. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M – Multicam Edit
62. 1, 2, 3… – Switch Multicam Camera View
63. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 0 – Enable Multicam Editing Mode

Export and Rendering

64. Ctrl/Cmd + M – Export Media
65. Enter – Render Effects in Work Area
66. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M – Render and Replace
67. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + M – Export Frame
68. Ctrl/Cmd + I – Import

Advanced Editing

69. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + V – Paste Attributes
70. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V – Paste Insert
71. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Drag – Extract and Overwrite Edit
72. Alt/Option + Click – Select Single Clip
73. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F – Match Frame
74. Ctrl/Cmd + U – Add Edit to Selected Tracks
75. Alt/Option + Up/Down Arrow – Move Clip Up/Down
76. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + K – Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog
77. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + K – Cut at Playhead
78. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + N – New Sequence
79. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A – Deselect All
80. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L/R Arrow – Move to Next/Previous Edit Point

Workspace and Views

81. Ctrl/Cmd + U – Project Settings
82. Ctrl/Cmd + J – Sequence Settings
83. Ctrl/Cmd + F10 – Full Screen Playback
84. Ctrl/Cmd + ` (Grave) – Maximize or Restore Frame Under Cursor
85. Shift + 4 – Project Panel
86. Shift + 5 – Source Monitor
87. Shift + 6 – Timeline
88. Shift + 8 – Program Monitor
89. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + H – Hold Frame
90. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + R – Rolling Edit Tool

Miscellaneous

91. Ctrl/Cmd + 9 – Open Media Browser
92. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + I – Get Properties for Selection
93. Ctrl/Cmd + F12 – Console Window
94. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + J – Time Stretch
95. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C – Nest
96. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U – Unnest
97. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I – Ingest Settings
98. Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + M – Audio Meters
99. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + G – Group
100. Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + Shift + G – Ungroup

Conclusion

Armed with these 100 keyboard shortcuts, you’re now ready to tackle any editing challenge that comes your way in Adobe Premiere Pro with newfound speed and efficiency. Remember, the goal of using shortcuts isn’t just about getting faster at
your edits; it’s about creating a more seamless, intuitive connection between your creative vision and the tools at your disposal. Practice these shortcuts, customize them to fit your workflow, and watch as your editing sessions become more
productive and enjoyable.